5 NYE Cocktail Recipes to Usher in a Glamorous 2016

Whether 2015 was your year or not, it still deserves an appropriate send off. What is more appropriate than sparkling, celebratory wine? While champagne—and its sexy Italian cousin prosecco—are quite tasty straight, both are also a posh ingredient to a number of creative cocktails. As you usher in 2016, don’t forget to turn the fresh calendar page toasting to cocktails that look as good as they taste. Below are our favorite, easy-to-make sparkling wine cocktails that will make New Year’s Eve that much more glamorous.

In a Mixing Glass, shake Grey Goose, St. Germaine, Fresh Lemon, Honey, and Pomegranate Juice with ice. Strain into a champagne flute. Top with Prosecco.

Glass: Champagne FluteGarnish: Three blueberries

French ‘75

For a New York Classic, whip up a “French ‘75” made with 18 Brooklyn Gin, lemon juice, a splash of simple syrup and bubbles from La Marca Prosecco. Available at Winnie’s Jazz Bar located inside of Refinery Hotel – 63 West 38th Street, New York, N.Y.

1.5 Brooklyn gin 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice 0. 25 oz of simple syrup

Shake ingredients and strain into a flute glass Top with Prosecco

Glass: FluteGarnish: lemon peel

Ginger Fizz

Ginger Fizz is a sure way to please the senses this New Year’s Eve. To recreate this delicious cocktail you will need:

1 part The Classic (order at Owl’s Brew for a complete line of tea mixers) 1 part Champagne 1/2 part Ginger Liqueur

Shake The Classic and Ginger Liqueur with ice. Strain and pour into champagne glass. Top with Champagne.

Martini Thyme

New Year’s Eve is “Martini Thyme” – create this cocktail at home using Bombay Sapphire, thyme simple syrup, fresh lime juice, peach purée, and top with prosecco for a bubbly effect. Available at Refinery Rooftop – 63 West 38th Street, New York, N.Y.

Recently released, The Blanc de Noirs has rested in the cellars in France since it was bottled in 2009, before it was finally disgorged in early 2015. Less than 3,000 bottles will be released. The Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs, also a new varietal, was crafted with fruit from some of the best Pinot Noir producing villages of Champagne, including Verzy, Verzenay and Chigny-les-Roses. The Blanc de Noirs features peach, apricot and red berry aromas, which are followed by crystalized citrus, orange blossom and hints of brioche. There are also hints of mint and a very light toastiness

For a lavish holiday party,opt for the Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006. The “King of Champagne” has teamed with musician Björk and video director Chris Cunningham to create a limited edition for the holiday season.

As you revel in the evening, the dynamic layers of this vintage champagne – from citrus aromas to nutty finishing notes – unravel like the memories of the past year. An evening not only to reflection upon what has been, but to celebrate ambitions for the future; Brut Millésimé 2006’s elegant bubbles elicit excitement for the year to come. Ring in the New Year with Champagne Laurent-Perrier.

The incomparable finesse of this cuvée results from a blend of eight of the House’s traditional Grands Crus. La Grande Dame was created for very special occasions and also make for the perfect addition to an intimate dinner party or sipping when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.